Cleaning with Sound: More than Science Fiction

If you’re a fan of the popular sci-fi series Star Trek, you will sometimes hear its character refer to sonic showers as the way the crew stays clean in space. And while no great detail is ever given as to how sound would be used to clean the human body, sound is...

Types of Ultrasonic Testing

The aerospace industry uses a wide variety of testing methods to ensure the safety of all aircraft systems and parts. The most effective of which is Ultrasonic Testing (UT) which utilizes a series of high-frequency ultrasonic waves to identify flaws in materials. This...

The Fundamentals of Nondestructive Weld Examination

A quality weld goes beyond whether or not the objects being welded together meet visual inspection criteria. In other words, when it comes to a good weld there is more to it than meets the eye. A quality weld is one that must be able to do its job – keep the...